You're probably wrong about the Bell & Ross BR 05

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  • Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
  • A look at the somewhat controversial Bell & Ross BR 05 in stainless steel with blue dial.

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  • @psykerwave2315
    @psykerwave2315 3 года назад +125

    "People are silly and bored" -This whole hobby.

    • @YoureTerrific
      @YoureTerrific  3 года назад +21

      It was probably the kindest thing I could say.

    • @khoocheepeng
      @khoocheepeng 3 года назад +3

      You cook nice meat, people buy and eat....To me is silly and bored, you grown nice truffles, people buy and eat, but is only a wild mushroom, to me is silly, you have good wines and people buy and drink, to me...Is silly , cause wine is a fermented juices, so in conclusion, you find your own silly and bored way, and I find my silly and bored way, this is life, as a human !

    • @Nae395
      @Nae395 Год назад

      Please give the Armand Nicolet J09 some love.

  • @Spit87
    @Spit87 3 года назад +22

    I absolutely love this watch and pay no attention to the complaints about it copying others. It might have similar design points but there's nothing else that exists like this on the market whatsoever. I just wish it was smaller - I tried it on and it wears massive! If it was smaller I'd buy it immediately!

  • @Damage_Inc
    @Damage_Inc 3 года назад +38

    I'm impressed by how your reviews are getting better and the style elements look more original and different in a refreshing way. Thoughtful analysis that made me re-think the watch, but lost me when I was reminded of the price. Nevertheless the BR05 deserved a better review and you did just that.

  • @shipmate3577
    @shipmate3577 3 года назад +49

    The chronograph version is also amazing looking; but this watch should be priced under $2,000 for what it offers.

  • @ericn2140
    @ericn2140 3 года назад +14

    Been eyeing this piece for months and decided to finally buy it after watching your video.

  • @Nuclear__HS
    @Nuclear__HS 3 года назад +18

    I love the colors in your videos. A lot of watch review channels have a tendency, intentional or not, to look rather monochromatic. But your videos are always so full of bright dynamic color ranges! Even at a glance, it gives the impression that your videos are more fun and playful - which they are. I can't afford almost any of the watches in your videos, and often have no intent on purchasing them if I could, but I always come back and click your videos because the content itself is good! One might say... You'reTerrific : )

  • @MistaRhoi
    @MistaRhoi 3 года назад +4

    What's funny is I literally was shopping this because of its beautiful blue dial against the medium Cartier Santos. I ended up with the Santos because I couldn't stop looking at its timeless proportions and balance of hard and soft. It was so quintessentially French with it's very geometric yet human-centric design. With one of the oldest histories in horology, it was a no brainer and worth the extra cost.
    I love your videos by the way! Such a clean aesthetic and concise viewpoint. Keep it up. You definitely have a visual niche all your own in the watch review video community.

    • @michaelsbanas
      @michaelsbanas Год назад

      That’s exactly what I am cross shopping.

  • @SteveDion
    @SteveDion 2 года назад +5

    I have the black dial version f this piece. Love it. Love that it’s different. I love seeing watches people wear. In a world where most people now wear an Apple Watch it’s cool to see people with Seiko SkX or Turtles or Tissot PRX etc. More so than just a regular submariner.

  • @WatchMeEDC
    @WatchMeEDC 3 года назад +2

    Good take and vid. Appreciate your views and commentary on this timepiece. To add one point, I think that it is perfectly within the Bell & Ross design language historically and just an evolution of what a “normal” Bell & Ross BR-“x”very industrial form iteratively evolved into... a dressy model with the BR family.

  • @ThaArtfulDodger
    @ThaArtfulDodger Год назад +2

    This watch is peak beauty to me. It’s got everything I love and it executes it so well.

  • @fredericzert6722
    @fredericzert6722 3 года назад +2

    I own the blue br05 on rubber (in fact I switched to a custom dark blue alligator) since a year now and I can tell you it will not leave my collection soon ! Really well made compared to the competition, it’s really worth what you’re paying and yes you can get it at around 20% off 😉
    Its robust, unique, sporty and classy! I love it very much !
    Thanks for the video which is very well made !
    Cheers

    • @Outrage82
      @Outrage82 Год назад

      where did you get the custom alligator from?

  • @jackycheung6279
    @jackycheung6279 3 года назад +5

    Just purchased BR05 Skeleton blue version , looks great for myself.
    Especially with 30% discount in AD.

    • @jackycheung6279
      @jackycheung6279 3 года назад +1

      @@thedong5383 In HONG KONG, Oriental Watch Company

  • @MillerVanDotTV
    @MillerVanDotTV 2 года назад +3

    I like this a lot more than any of the relatively recent “me too” stainless integrated bracelet gents inspired designs from multiple brands. The design stands on its own, and is really the only B&R that I like. The overly critical snobs who comment negatively about this watch miss the point. B&R doesn’t care about Genta, the RO, or nautilus. It’s just a design that works. I hope B&R continues to refine its minor shortcomings.

  • @michaelbishop9157
    @michaelbishop9157 3 года назад +5

    I think the bigger issue was the price of the skeleton dial given it's a Sellita movement. That price does seem excessive to me accordingly. I wasn't a fan of this featured model until I saw it live when a friend purchased one and found myself very pleasantly surprised

  • @EP4LFC
    @EP4LFC 3 года назад +3

    Loving your style of reviews as well as your refreshing thoughts.
    Personally, I like this B&R, however I actually think it could've been much better if it was even more Bell&Rossy... Specifically, B&R have normally had the most discrete date windows in the business and I can't for the life of me understand why they ditched their usual approach for this huge date window. I think of all their watches, this would've benefited the most from a discrete date and a 3 in its place to keep the fantastic symmetry so many of their watches excel at.
    In the same vein, I think if they would've simply shrunken the case of the BR 03-92 and added an integrated steel bracelet it really would've made this even more indistinguishably Bell & Ross. It's easy to image that by just looking at a picture of the BR 03-92 Blue Steel.
    Having said all that I think it's pretty amazing that you can now get such a high quality integrated steel bracelet watch for so cheap. Yes, the movement is low end but there's really no other alternative style wise even close to this price range.

  • @borjastick
    @borjastick 2 года назад +2

    Strangely I was just looking at these in the dealer's window here in Limoges, France this very morning. They are much better in the flesh than in pictures etc. I was impressed I must say. But I also noticed that the standard black face watch is on sale brand new on Chrono 24, 900 euros cheaper than list price. However when browsing their web site this afternoon I found the BR05 Horolum which is totally wonderful. The big downside is that they are quite expensive watches and don't come with an in-house movement. But hey I do like them and am teetering on the edge here.

  • @WonderofWatches
    @WonderofWatches 3 года назад +1

    I was one of the detractors at the start, but now I love this so much, that I can see it in my future

  • @bigchiponmyshoulder7573
    @bigchiponmyshoulder7573 3 года назад +8

    I love that thing. Fantastic review as usual my friend.

  • @Zeekism
    @Zeekism Год назад +1

    I love this watch. I'm waiting for mine to come three days from now. ❤

  • @mikesonkwan5363
    @mikesonkwan5363 3 года назад +6

    This watch costs just about as much as the IWC Mark 18 that we both own, also with SW300 movement. Although I think the bracelet is much more difficult to manufacture on the IWC, I'm not sure the finishing is any better than on the B&R..

  • @stebesplace
    @stebesplace 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for your review and perspective. Given the movement and positioning of B&R, I'd peg this more as a "$3650" kind of watch, but that's simply based on the comparison against other brands like Tudor, or even within the B&R catalog itself.

    • @beamoth
      @beamoth 3 года назад

      Jomashop has them for just under that price

  • @degenerateWA
    @degenerateWA Год назад

    Ordered mine. Brand new from an AD for $3400 which i think would have made this watch more paletable for the masses when it was first released. I love it since its release, just never got to buying one until now.

  • @watchcollectingstrategy
    @watchcollectingstrategy 3 года назад +4

    People are silly and bored... Yup...sums up this whole hobby 🤣 Great video man!

  • @ragetobe
    @ragetobe 4 месяца назад +1

    I just think the movement should be in house for the price. The movement isn’t expensive so they are saying the rest if the cost is in the case and bracelet and I just don’t see it. On a good note I’m glad they have gone down to 40mm, one day perhaps they will see the light and do 38mm because I think for this style of watch that does wear big, 38mm would be the Goldilocks size. I wear 42mm luxury watches but I just cannot put a 42mm on and wear it daily with looking down and thinking "holy shit, that watch is big". To qualify my statement, I’m a diving instructor of 30+ years and I’ve worn some big watches.

  • @jberry1979
    @jberry1979 Год назад +1

    This watch desing really speaks to me. Wish it had a little more power reserve, but wouldn't stop me from purchasing.

  • @sammalloc269
    @sammalloc269 10 месяцев назад +1

    The Patek and ap were inspired by port holes.
    This was obviously inspired by dials in vintage aeroplanes, like their other watches.

  • @chopchop5034
    @chopchop5034 3 года назад +1

    Before anyone slags this, trust me go and try it on. You will be beyond pleasantly suprpised at how enjoyable this BR05 is.

  • @mracekproductions
    @mracekproductions 3 года назад +2

    Fantastic review buddy. That opening commentary 😆😆👌

  • @TheNoobtastic
    @TheNoobtastic 3 года назад +1

    Finally someone else who says that the royal oak and nautilus are not exactly sports watches!

  • @jollyrob
    @jollyrob 3 года назад +4

    For the vast majority of people the APRO and PPN will always be nothing more than a dream due to their ridiculously high prices so a €4000 watch with nods to them is fine by me.

  • @nukie404
    @nukie404 3 года назад +4

    Really superbly done! Love the colours and shots in this one especially. As for the watch, I don't know I really like it. However it still feels a little pricey for me, especially with what's available at 4k.
    By the way I would love to see you take on other luxury sports watches (e.g. Chopard's Alpine Eagle or Piaget's Polo S). - Han

  • @ElPlantPapi
    @ElPlantPapi 3 года назад

    Been following you on IG but never visited your RUclips channel, I regret not looking into it before, love your video style, the play with colors, textures and angles. Great video!

  • @Wooooosaaaaaa
    @Wooooosaaaaaa 3 года назад +6

    This channel is the equivalent to that amazing band in Old School that put swear words in the songs and made them better. This is the same but for watchfinder. But So much better than WF. That channel got so boring. Great job on this video. Keep up the good work!

    • @lucioledizerot196
      @lucioledizerot196 3 года назад +4

      Watchfinder were one of the first channels to have excellent video/photography and interesting stories and watches, but since then a lot of channels have entered that space, and the most interesting ones usually end up being those that don't sell the watches they're showcasing. But Watchfinder will still have a special place in my heart, they have some pretty amazing videos and stories in their catalogue.

    • @YoureTerrific
      @YoureTerrific  3 года назад +1

      Thanks!

  • @lesleylageweg3436
    @lesleylageweg3436 3 года назад +3

    Very good review! I have the skeleton 05 and very happy with it. Looks great and feels soo comfy on the wrist. Homerun for Bell & Ross in my opinion. And yes the online keybord warriors, are all assholes who comment on watches that they didn't even see or wear in person. Buy what you like an love and don't buy what others think what a great watch is.

  • @rushijagani2783
    @rushijagani2783 6 месяцев назад

    which is better buy BR 05 with rubber/silicon strap or BR 05 with steel strap. Also, do rubber straps start fading over time, is it comfortable wearing it.

  • @jam3s121
    @jam3s121 3 года назад +1

    Whats that tool/cup holder you use for the tools? I like it and want one!

  • @jarodstevens2710
    @jarodstevens2710 3 года назад +1

    I know I keep saying it but you are absolutely killing it bro🤟

  • @Peskarik
    @Peskarik Год назад

    was that comparison to 42mm Explorer? Thank you! Do more of that in your videos! Because stated sizes do not necessarily look like it. I was just in Tudor comparing my beloved Pelagos 42 to a BB Burgundy with "not jubilee" bracelet, and the BB looked so much smaller, that I lost interest in it, while the 40mm Grand Seiko White Birch that I tried there looked absolutely perfect.

  • @MarioGonzalez-yq3gw
    @MarioGonzalez-yq3gw 3 года назад +1

    "Might I suggest knitting.."
    LOL I legit almost spit out my breakfast!
    Great video as always!

  • @jberry1979
    @jberry1979 Год назад

    I've been looking at integrated bracelets for the last couple of weeks. Trying to decide if I want a CW twelve, or step and go br05.

  • @TombaTonkar
    @TombaTonkar Год назад

    “Heard Knitting is very soothing” 😂😂😂

  • @georgehaffen4105
    @georgehaffen4105 3 года назад +1

    your contents are amazing I wish you'd post more often.

  • @mehtabbhogal5591
    @mehtabbhogal5591 3 года назад +3

    I like mine more than the royal oak I had.

  • @shino8854
    @shino8854 2 года назад +1

    Until Bell and Ross make their own inhouse movement, they will never be taken seriously, their prices are too close to other brands who have more heritage and inhouse movements.
    A shame because I am a big fan of square watches and their BR diver, checks all the boxes bar one....the price.

  • @juanelias1309
    @juanelias1309 2 года назад +1

    It’s either this or the Cartier santos as my next watch . Going to find a place to try it on

  • @renaud_
    @renaud_ 3 года назад

    That's a really cool watch but man the price tag is a hard one especially at retail when you check the second hand market. But kudos to B&R for this great design!

  • @Nae395
    @Nae395 Год назад

    Your photography is you tube top shelf.

  • @scottlalonde2878
    @scottlalonde2878 3 года назад +2

    Awesome review, thank you. No thanks on the watch. It's good looking and all, but I can't help but think it's jumping on the band wagon. An artical I read in Watchtime Magazine (to me) came across like B&R thinks it's the best thing since sliced bread. If they just said "Yeah this is the trend, we already have a square watch, so we're offering a more affordable but high quality option" I could have got on board. But yeah, no.

  • @GoatOfTheWoods
    @GoatOfTheWoods 2 года назад

    I can't be wrong about this watch. Because I love it.

  • @22fdominguez
    @22fdominguez Год назад

    Does this model have the ability to interchange the bracelet with the rubber strap?

  • @Chris_BQ
    @Chris_BQ 3 года назад +1

    Panerai dail, Nautilus bracelet, RO bezel...interesting combo and i think it works.
    Just to pendantically (aren't we all in this hobby) nitpick for a second:
    you said "time only BR 05", when in fact it has a date complication...hence it's not "time only" ;o)
    thanks for a great upload, enjoy all your vids and your great camera work...
    Chris (back to knitting now)

  • @CJ-rb3do
    @CJ-rb3do 3 года назад

    Is there any way for me to unsee that Invicta? I am a massive fan of Bell&Ross, and for me, I like what they do. I remember being on a plane flying to Leeds England to Uni and the magazine on the back of the seat had a Bell&Ross on it. I said then, I will buy one of these. This one is not for me. But, their Bellytank line is beautiful.

  • @SinnMaster
    @SinnMaster 3 года назад

    Umm... I think the point you’re trying to make about square watches appearing larger relates to area and not volume - controversy indeed!! Love the channel and keep ‘em coming!

  • @jackman1234567898765
    @jackman1234567898765 Год назад

    It’s so beautiful. My only complaint is the ugly logo on the dial

  • @roysingh5975
    @roysingh5975 3 года назад

    I can see Patek. B&R always had screws. Where is the Royal Oak resemblance?
    This is a great looking watch.

  • @sashmanswag5946
    @sashmanswag5946 3 года назад

    my dad has this watch and loves it! never understood the bad reviews!!

  • @itoldunot2fuckwithme
    @itoldunot2fuckwithme 3 года назад +1

    Every design derives from something else prior to it unless we rewind time back to some 13,5 billon years ago. Instead of complaining about stuff you most certainly know less about then B&R perhaps you instead should be in awe over the fact that some people actually realized a vision and started producing their own brand of timepieces.
    - Me? I´m WOSTEP certified since 2004 and still humble enough to hail anyone who gives it a shot.

  • @ugabrew
    @ugabrew 3 года назад

    Great review. Still not a fan of this watch, but I enjoyed learning a bit more about it.

  • @MistaRhoi
    @MistaRhoi 3 года назад

    My initial read of that dial was Panerai purely because of the size and rounded edges of the indices.

  • @phototristan
    @phototristan 3 года назад

    Just curious, what do you use for the animations?

    • @YoureTerrific
      @YoureTerrific  3 года назад

      I think I created the shapes in Sketch and animated in Premiere.

  • @azizqd2376
    @azizqd2376 5 месяцев назад

    Is it bigger than snatos cartier ?

  • @UltraDoug
    @UltraDoug 2 года назад

    This is like….Santos, meets Patek, meets Panerai?….. I like it.

  • @ScottyBennitone
    @ScottyBennitone 3 года назад +3

    Id be all in at the 2-2.5k range but 4k ? Haha , not even close .

  • @lucioledizerot196
    @lucioledizerot196 3 года назад

    I've never been one of those people who said "oh this is a RO/Nautilus rip-off", because that's clearly not the case, this watch has fundamental Bell and Ross design cues. However, I think the design of the watch is not so well done, with the small round dial looking awkward in that beefy square case. Also. can we talk about the madness of the prices for the gold versions?

  • @Zeekism
    @Zeekism Год назад

    Agree with everything you said. Specifically about how silly people are 😅

  • @BattleForTheHotel
    @BattleForTheHotel 3 месяца назад +1

    Great video.

  • @georgecupac1202
    @georgecupac1202 9 месяцев назад

    That's a nice looking watch.

  • @ahmadbanjar
    @ahmadbanjar 3 года назад

    42 hours reserve is hard to sallow these day, a Longine spirit is around the same price with a 72 hours power reserve.

  • @beluwuga
    @beluwuga 3 года назад

    Why is it only compared to RO and Nautilus? Not Polo, Laureato, Datejust, Classic Fusion, Constellation, or Octo. Because the ones comparing them are watch newbies. They had just learn about haute horlogerie in the past year or months. That explains the comparison, since they can afford luxury watches and posting them on social media, their voices are heard, then it became controversy. I, on the other hand, who had my first Datejust from when I was 15 - 116334 in Silver dial - and who has followed haute horlogerie and fascinated by Bubbleback since I was 12 looks at BR-05 as a breakthrough for Bell&Ross. This is the first time their jet instruments-based watches look absolutely beautiful. They still do maintain the depiction of fighter-jet instrument on BR-05 design, and I must say it’s amazing, except the skeleton. Why would they do that? beautiful automatic rotor, awful ‘skeletonisation’, too large of a gap between movement and the case.. Why?

    • @michaelbedford8017
      @michaelbedford8017 3 года назад

      Mm. Might get taken more seriously if you could spell 'horology'.
      As far as I know, there isn't a language in the world that spells it 'horlogerie'.

    • @marvinberwart
      @marvinberwart 2 года назад

      @@michaelbedford8017 There is, and it is french, horlogerie is a more than adequate term to define the craft of a french brand built in french speaking Switzerland.

  • @Daytona89
    @Daytona89 3 года назад

    When a Rolex Explorer and a AP Royal Oak have fun together....

  • @bobbressi5414
    @bobbressi5414 6 месяцев назад

    I love B&R originality. As for their copying the Royal Oak......so what. Many other swiss brands have as well.

  • @jeanlefranc3817
    @jeanlefranc3817 3 года назад

    This B&R05 doesn’t speak to me, but I understand why Bell and Ross have added it to the range. If they hadn’t, they would have missed sales that I guess they need. Only the gold version makes absolutely no sense.

  • @nordfys
    @nordfys 3 года назад +1

    Such a beautiful watch!!!

  • @eleazar5942
    @eleazar5942 3 года назад

    I personally love this watch😍

  • @MazAmeli
    @MazAmeli 3 года назад

    B&R watches always remind me of Jeff Winger from Community.

  • @markdance574
    @markdance574 3 года назад

    I liked it and tried it on - it’s actually ok HOWEVER it’s well over priced and if you want a Blue square watch buy a Heuer Monaco cal11 with the new optional metal bracelet.

    • @einfussganger
      @einfussganger 3 года назад

      The Monaco is chunky - way too thick. The BR05 is fairly slim, not like an Octo FInissimo, but under 11mm.

  • @traquakuppler
    @traquakuppler 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video and awesome watch!!!

  • @leoberg2390
    @leoberg2390 3 года назад +1

    What do you think of Chopard Alpine eagle?

    • @YoureTerrific
      @YoureTerrific  3 года назад +1

      Would love to review one. They look great.

    • @leoberg2390
      @leoberg2390 3 года назад

      @@YoureTerrific they absolutely look great, I'd love it if you review one 👍

  • @camaro72man
    @camaro72man 3 года назад

    It's a good looking watch, but there's a lot of good looking watches at around the 4 to $5,000 range. They do get the details right

  • @JJones-sc7fd
    @JJones-sc7fd Год назад

    Everything with an integrated bracelet is accused of copying AP; everything with submariner style hand is accused of copying Rolex. There are only so many shapes and designs out there. Eventually everything is gonna start looking like everything else.

  • @PeteNice29
    @PeteNice29 Год назад

    I’m not necessarily a fan of the brand as a whole, but when most watches look indistinguishable from all the rest, it’s a hard argument to make that it’s a copy.

  • @michaelbedford8017
    @michaelbedford8017 3 года назад

    Rectangles that have a diameter.
    A two dimensional shape that has volume.
    A time-only that has a date complication.
    That's the attention to detail that attracted me to watches in the first place.

  • @AlSiguenza
    @AlSiguenza Год назад

    Great review. Nice watch, a bit overpriced. Knitting is too dangerous a sport for me.

  • @Annoyedsince1986
    @Annoyedsince1986 3 года назад

    Is that movement bead blasted? Awesome job, Evan. These videos are terrific

    • @YoureTerrific
      @YoureTerrific  3 года назад

      It definitely has some kind of matte finish. Thanks.

  • @timothyacowin9761
    @timothyacowin9761 3 года назад

    It's their best watch by a mile

  • @Newtypenewtype
    @Newtypenewtype 3 года назад +1

    +1 for knitting

  • @Harry-tj6th
    @Harry-tj6th Год назад

    Everyone says it looks like a nautilus or a royal oak, but to me it's more like a Santos

  • @fabreezethefaintinggoat5484
    @fabreezethefaintinggoat5484 2 года назад

    It s very nice, and like others have said,maybe it s AP fault for mostly being know n for this model, a lot of watches look like "" rolex"" ie divers, or Calatrava s etc.. It s a fresh take on an established design,just like Bugari,a fashion brand,did. But ofc they had genta and roth so it s ok

  • @alanl2550
    @alanl2550 3 года назад +1

    I really dig it! 💙

  • @DouglasRosser
    @DouglasRosser 3 года назад

    I think Bell & Ross is such a contrivance as a brand, but I gotta admit it's actually a good looking style and it's unmistakably theirs.

  • @JogieGlenMait16
    @JogieGlenMait16 3 года назад

    It looks good to me. Better, even.

  • @drbobsnightmare2521
    @drbobsnightmare2521 Год назад

    It's kind of a waste of a square watch case to put a round dial on it.

  • @JPilz
    @JPilz 3 года назад

    Good Review. Thank you!

  • @davidofglenbrook4487
    @davidofglenbrook4487 3 года назад +3

    Invicta > Patek

    • @YoureTerrific
      @YoureTerrific  3 года назад +1

      I envy you. So does my wallet.

    • @davidofglenbrook4487
      @davidofglenbrook4487 3 года назад +2

      @@YoureTerrific Those five ValuePays of $8.47 make it all worth it. Especially when you add in the Flame Fusion Crystal and Gold Tone.

  • @limsengling
    @limsengling 2 года назад +1

    An exact copy of Mido 8016 😂

  • @GabrielJaquier
    @GabrielJaquier Год назад

    you got yourself a subscriber on my first video.

  • @leyay7540
    @leyay7540 3 года назад +1

    No doubt it's a well made watch regarding the price tag.

  • @cawabunga360
    @cawabunga360 2 года назад

    If it was smaller imo it would be perfect

  • @ivankerr3570
    @ivankerr3570 3 года назад

    It’s a Bell and Ross with B&R dna. It is nothing like a Royal Oak or a Nautilus.. it’s a beautiful watch. It’s only the weak cowardly trolls commenting on the channels.

  • @purrungas2012
    @purrungas2012 Год назад

    For the price of it it compares more to the $500/600 range, ridiculous, basically paying for the brand name..oh well it takes all kinds
    Masculine looks, 38 mm version would b nice and cut price by $2000 be right on target